a. Eosinophilia
b. Basophilia
c. Monocytosis
d. Lymphocytosis
b. Basophilia
c. Monocytosis
d. Lymphocytosis
The physician has ordered medication to treat hyperthyroidism. Which medication does the nurse anticipate for this client?
1. Liotrix (Euthroid)
2. Levothyroxine (Levothroid)
3. Propylthiouracil (PTU)
4. Hydrocortisone (Cortef)
3
Rationale 1:Liotrix (Euthroid) is incorrect because it is used to treat hypothyroidism.
Rationale 2:Levothyroxine (Levothroid) is incorrect because it is used to treat hypothyroidism.
Rationale 3:Propylthiouracil (PTU) is used to treat hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 4:Hydrocortisone (Cortef) is used to treat Addison disease.
Global Rationale: Propylthiouracil (PTU) is used to treat hyperthyroidism. Liotrix (Euthroid)and levothyroxine (Levothroid)are incorrect because they are used to treat hypothyroidism. Hydrocortisone (Cortef) is used to treat Addison disease.
Nursing
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